Sports
WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations for Class of 2017
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The Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame announced it will continue to accept nominations for this year’s class until March 15.
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
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A group of Hosmer Elementary School students met at Casey Park on Fridays this Spring to form a Bike Bus and ride to school. (Contributed Photo)
During the spring, a group of students and their families rode their bicycles from the Southside to Hosmer Elementary School, forming what became known as the Bike Bus.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
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Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
Home Sales
Two Family Home on Watertown’s Westside Sold This Week
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This two family home on the Westside of Watertown sold this week.
Fire Safety
Sign Up to Get Smoke Alarms Installed, Learn Fire Safety from the Red Cross
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The American Red Cross, Metro Massachusetts unit, will visit Watertown on Saturday, March 11 as part of its Home Fire Campaign to teach people how to be prepared for home fires and to install smoke alarms where needed.
Boys Basketball
Watertown Boys Basketball Team Grabs Top Seed in North Section Tourney
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It’s been three years since the Watertown boys basketball team has played on the parquet of the TD Garden, but if the seeds hold up the Raiders will bound for the state semis this year.
Girls Basketball
Watertown Girls Basketball Team Could Face Rivals in State Tourney
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After reaching the State Final last year, the Watertown girls basketball team’s road to Springfield has some familiar foes in the way, including their archrivals.
Around Town
Recreation Department Announces Hours for Victory Field, Others Closed
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Recreation Department Director Peter Centola sent out the following information about when the Victory Field Turf will be open to the public.
Environment
Watertown Group Co-Sponsoring Environmental Action Conference
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Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment announced it is co-sponsoring a grassroots environmental action conference that will bring together over 400 activists working to protect their communities’ health and environment.
Arts
Hear the Songs from ‘Hamilton’ Sung Live at the Mosesian Arts Center
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Back by popular demand, The Mosesian Center for the Arts is proud to present another edition of Hamiltunes Boston March 3 and 4!